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Where The Ashes Are: The Odyssey Of A Vietnamese Family
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In 1968 Nguyen Qui Duc Was Nine Years Old, His Father Was A Highranking Civil Servant In The South Vietnamese Government, And His Mother Was A School Principal. Then The Viet Cong Launched Their Tet Offensive, And The Nguyen Familys Comfortable Life Was Destroyed. The Authors Father Was Taken Prisoner And Marched Up The Ho Chi Minh Trail. North Vietnam'S Highestranking Civilian Prisoner, He Eventually Spent Twelve Years In Captivity, Composing Poems In His Head To Maintain His Sanity. Nguyen Himself Escaped From Saigon As North Vietnamese Tanks Approached In 1975. He Came Of Age As An American Teenager, Going To School Dances And Working At A Roy Rogers Restaurant, Yet Yearning For The Homeland And Parents He Had To Leave Behind. The Authors Mother Stayed In Vietnam To Look After Her Mentally Ill Daughter. She Endured Poverty And Reeducation Until Her Husband Was Freed And The Nguyens Could Reunite.Intertwining These Three Stories, Where The Ashes Are Shows Us The Vietnam War Through A Childs Eyes, Privation After A Communist Takeover, And The Struggle Of New Immigrants. The Author, Who Returned To Vietnam As An American Reporter, Provides A Detailed Portrait Of The Nation As It Opened To The West In The Early 1990S. Where The Ashes Are Closes With Nguyens Thoughts On Being Pulled Between His Adopted Country And His Homeland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Where the Ashes Are'? A: The main theme of 'Where the Ashes Are' revolves around the experiences of a Vietnamese family during the Vietnam War and their struggles as immigrants in America, highlighting resilience, identity, and the impacts of war.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Where the Ashes Are' is Qui Duc Nguyen, who provides a personal narrative based on his family's experiences.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for mature readers, likely ages 12 and up, due to its themes of war, displacement, and family struggles.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 280 pages.
- Q: Is 'Where the Ashes Are' available in different formats? A: Yes, 'Where the Ashes Are' is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'Where the Ashes Are' published? A: The book was published on December 1, 2009.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating it may show some wear but is still readable.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features include a personal narrative, a historical perspective on the Vietnam War, and insights into the immigrant experience.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or photographs? A: The book does not specifically mention illustrations or photographs; it primarily focuses on text.
- Q: Can this book be used for educational purposes? A: Yes, 'Where the Ashes Are' can be used for educational purposes, particularly in discussions about history, war, and immigration.